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  • 22cedric
    Pro
    • Jan 2012
    • 501

    #16
    Re: NBA Live 13 strategy fail or smart?

    They said the have a agressive strategy planned but i'm neutral with everything so far.

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    • King_B_Mack
      All Star
      • Jan 2009
      • 24450

      #17
      Re: NBA Live 13 strategy fail or smart?

      Originally posted by 22cedric
      They said the have a agressive strategy planned but i'm neutral with everything so far.
      They also said they have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. You biting on that one?

      It's August 17th and we know absolutely nothing about the game. New info typically doesn't drop on the weekend so the next possible date for info from them will be August 20th. There is nothing aggressive about waiting until the last two weeks of August and pulling out of every opportunity to market this game for some lame four week marketing plan when you are the heavy underdog and have already been clobbered across the head repeatedly with 2K's numerous announcements. The only thing "aggressive" about this "plan" (that we all know they aren't actually on) is the stupidity it takes to think it will work.

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      • Pappy Knuckles
        LORDTHUNDERBIRD
        • Sep 2004
        • 15966

        #18
        Re: NBA Live 13 strategy fail or smart?

        Everybody needs a dude like Cedric in their corner. That man is believing in Live no matter bow bleak the situation appears. I ain't mad at ya homie lol.

        I'm sorry, but I just can't see this silence and lack of information to be a part of some great master plan. EA just doesn't think like that, they want to show the goods when they believe in their game. I think what's more likely is that they're about ready to close up shop on NBA Live and they just don't have the heart to tell us yet. If by some miracle we do get a game, I'm doubtful that it will be worth much of anything.

        A few months ago, I was hungry for news about NBA Live and ready for a change from 2K basketball, but this disappearing act that they've pulled on us has made me lose all hope in the game. Now that 2K has flooded us with information my focus has switched back to that camp. NBA Live might as well be a figment of our imagination because they've really dropped the ball. At this point, EA should just release what they have for $20, throw some fairy dust in the air and pray that some of us actually give it a chance. Pulling the plug on yet another basketball title is just unacceptable. If I was associated with NBA Live in any way, I'd be pretty embarrassed with the situation right now.

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        • DukeC
          Banned
          • Jul 2011
          • 5751

          #19
          Re: NBA Live 13 strategy fail or smart?

          Originally posted by King_B_Mack
          They also said they have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. You biting on that one?

          It's August 17th and we know absolutely nothing about the game. New info typically doesn't drop on the weekend so the next possible date for info from them will be August 20th. There is nothing aggressive about waiting until the last two weeks of August and pulling out of every opportunity to market this game for some lame four week marketing plan when you are the heavy underdog and have already been clobbered across the head repeatedly with 2K's numerous announcements. The only thing "aggressive" about this "plan" (that we all know they aren't actually on) is the stupidity it takes to think it will work.
          Hey Hey Hey. Don't take that aggresive tone with Cedric. He's not being antagonistic like c-tuna. Besides, he's an equal opportunity optimistic. He said the same thing for 2K when guys moaning about the sliding and dunk mini-game from the first 2k13 video.

          And, unlike those other 2 banned users, he actually strives to get us information from time to time. Apologize to Cedric Mack

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          • King_B_Mack
            All Star
            • Jan 2009
            • 24450

            #20
            Re: NBA Live 13 strategy fail or smart?

            Originally posted by DukeC
            Hey Hey Hey. Don't take that aggresive tone with Cedric. He's not being antagonistic like c-tuna. Besides, he's an equal opportunity optimistic. He said the same thing for 2K when guys moaning about the sliding and dunk mini-game from the first 2k13 video.

            And, unlike those other 2 banned users, he actually strives to get us information from time to time. Apologize to Cedric Mack
            You are right about that. Wasn't really an aggressive tone directed at him though, outside of the bridge line. It was more there for the number of guys that seem to be buying into this idea that all this silence is a marketing strategy. It's insane. It's like the Bobcats intentionally not doing anything against the Heat with a "strategy" to flood them in the fourth quarter.

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            • NbaLiveNba2k
              Rookie
              • Jun 2012
              • 54

              #21
              Re: NBA Live 13 strategy fail or smart?

              Originally posted by King_B_Mack
              You are right about that. Wasn't really an aggressive tone directed at him though, outside of the bridge line. It was more there for the number of guys that seem to be buying into this idea that all this silence is a marketing strategy. It's insane. It's like the Bobcats intentionally not doing anything against the Heat with a "strategy" to flood them in the fourth quarter.
              LOOOOOL it's like Kwame Brown calling for an isolation

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              • 22cedric
                Pro
                • Jan 2012
                • 501

                #22
                Re: NBA Live 13 strategy fail or smart?

                I just don't see EA Sports giving up on a franchise like NBA Basketball its too big of a sport to walk away from. They even said that they know this isn’t going to be the biggest thing right out of the box, but this is a big, important franchise for them.

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                • CRMosier_LM
                  Banned
                  • Jul 2009
                  • 2061

                  #23
                  I can't say if its good or bad really. Live doesn't need to come out and be a world beater. It needs to come out at release with a clear direction that can be seen and felt. It needs to do a few things right and very good (player control, ball handling, online play specifically) and show purpose with everything else. It's been a 1 year cycle (less than that really) with a whole new team. A solid outing is the only realistic outcome anyone can hope for. It's not about being or beating 2k... It's about rebuilding the product. They shouldn't be marketing it heavily imo. That being said I don't have any delusions on the game being the greatest, all I ask if for a solid even if unspectacular game for this year.

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                  • 22cedric
                    Pro
                    • Jan 2012
                    • 501

                    #24
                    Re: NBA Live 13 strategy fail or smart?

                    I agree I know the game won't surpass NBA 2K overnight its about restablishing the credibility of the NBA Live brand.

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                    • barimanlhs
                      Rookie
                      • Jun 2012
                      • 262

                      #25
                      Re: NBA Live 13 strategy fail or smart?

                      Originally posted by 22cedric
                      I agree I know the game won't surpass NBA 2K overnight its about restablishing the credibility of the NBA Live brand.
                      But they need to have a very very good game to reestablish the Live brand. ALso remember we are in the "give me it now!" society where if it isnt good NOW, it rarely gets another chance....and thats with everything.

                      Even if they have a solid foundation to work from after this game, assuming it does release, they still have a very large climb uphill to even get to respectable sales, let alone compete with 2k
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                      • CoreySA
                        EA Game Changer
                        • Mar 2011
                        • 77

                        #26
                        Re: NBA Live 13 strategy fail or smart?

                        Originally posted by CRMosier_LM
                        I can't say if its good or bad really. Live doesn't need to come out and be a world beater. It needs to come out at release with a clear direction that can be seen and felt. It needs to do a few things right and very good (player control, ball handling, online play specifically) and show purpose with everything else. It's been a 1 year cycle (less than that really) with a whole new team. A solid outing is the only realistic outcome anyone can hope for. It's not about being or beating 2k... It's about rebuilding the product. They shouldn't be marketing it heavily imo. That being said I don't have any delusions on the game being the greatest, all I ask if for a solid even if unspectacular game for this year.

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                        • fsufan4423
                          Stop the Nonsense
                          • Apr 2006
                          • 1071

                          #27
                          Re: NBA Live 13 strategy fail or smart?

                          Originally posted by CRMosier_LM
                          I can't say if its good or bad really. Live doesn't need to come out and be a world beater. It needs to come out at release with a clear direction that can be seen and felt. It needs to do a few things right and very good (player control, ball handling, online play specifically) and show purpose with everything else. It's been a 1 year cycle (less than that really) with a whole new team. A solid outing is the only realistic outcome anyone can hope for. It's not about being or beating 2k... It's about rebuilding the product. They shouldn't be marketing it heavily imo. That being said I don't have any delusions on the game being the greatest, all I ask if for a solid even if unspectacular game for this year.

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                          I agree. But when you have to be better than a 2K8, 9 or 10....that's a problem.
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                          • kingeo19
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                            • Nov 2005
                            • 62

                            #28
                            Re: NBA Live 13 strategy fail or smart?

                            The strategy thus far is a complete fail because what they have done is unprecedented for sports title that are expected to release yearly and on TIME.
                            Corey and Casey since you are both Game Changers for EA Sports brands do you have any insight as to why they are barely marketing the game, pulling out of in house events, and failing to show anything that would cause the industry media to be excited about the games direction?

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                            • ksuttonjr76
                              All Star
                              • Nov 2004
                              • 8662

                              #29
                              Re: NBA Live 13 strategy fail or smart?

                              Historically-speaking, EA has always been the company who puts their money heavily into their marketing team for whatever game they're releasing.

                              If EA has "pulled" their marketing money from NBA Live, it stands a very good chance of being cancelled or having a "quiet" release.

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                              • spankdatazz22
                                All Star
                                • May 2003
                                • 6219

                                #30
                                Re: NBA Live 13 strategy fail or smart?

                                What's funny is to see the number of people that were singing Live's praises not that long ago without them having shown anything. And now they want to turn and criticize.

                                Personally I think it's smart for them to hold back. It's lowering expectations. At this point I think many don't expect the title to be much, so when they do show something people will blow it out of proportion. We've seen it with Madden, we'll see it here.
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